Portable toilet



June 17, 1930. n. E. LEDGER PQRTABLE TOILET Filed July 24, 1929l Patented June 17, 1930 UNITE s'ra'rss p yPArslwr- OFFICE IRENE E. LEDG'ER, OF LAKE GENEVA, WISCONSIN PORTABLE TOILET Application led July 24,

10 character which is adapted to be collapsed into a small compact form, whereby to occupy the minimum space in the automobile.

Another object is to provide a device of this character which is adapted to be extended for the purpose of providing the propel' height for use by a child. f Y

Other objects and advantages `will be apparent from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view through a toilet made in accordance with the present invention,in collapsed condition, and supported onits bracket. Y

Figure 2 is a horizontal sectional View on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is aside elevation of the toilet, in extended position.

Referring ing drawing, 10 represents a metal band or ring, of suitable diameter and height, which forms the base member of the device.

Formed vertically in the band or ring 10, at

particularly to the accompany- .A

1929. Serial No. 380,665.

larly spaced intervals, and being of a number equal to the number of slots 1l, of the ring 10, are the headed members 17 which are disposed in said slots and arranged to slide therein, as will be explained later.

Normally, the receptacle 14 is disposed wholly within the ring `10, with its headed members 17 lying Vwithinpthe lower horizontal end portions 12, of the slots 11, whereby movement with relation to each-other, and with the lid or cover 15 properly screwed intov the upper end of the receptacle. When the device is to be used, the operator rotates .N65 l slides the receptacle and ring longitudinally-...70

to each other until `the headed with respect members 17 are opposite the upper horizonvtal slot portions 12, after which he rotates i the receptacle and ring, with respect to each to dispose the headed members in saidcfni upper `slot portions. The receptacle 14 is other,

lthen properly supported at the desired height, 'so that the child may sit upon the open upper end of the receptacle. After use of the device, the `,operator turns the receptacle anda() pushes the same down into the ring, and again gives the receptacle a partial rotation to lock the said `receptacle and ring in collapsed condition. The lid is then screwed when the device is not in use,

said receptacle and m, ring are incapable of longitudinal sliding regularly spaced intervals, are the elongated slots 11, each end having a horizontal slot portion 12, which extends in a direction opposite. to that of the other end, as clearly shown in the drawing. Handles 13 are mounted on diametric sides of the ring 10, for manipulation of the ring, as will be explained later herein. y

Disposed within the ring 10, for rotary movement, and for vertical slidable move` ment, is a cylindrical receptacle 14C, said receptacle having its upper end, or mouth, threaded to receive the threaded lid or cover 15, which cover is provided with a handle 16 on its upper face. Mounted on the lower portion of the sides of the receptacle 14, at regudevice storedin some part of the automobile, until such time as the receptacle `can be emptied and cleaned.

To provide means for storing the device in a place which will not inconvenience any- 90 yof ,the occupants ofthe automobile, I secure` to the dashboard, an angular U-shaped brack- M et 18, thearms of which extend horizontally rearward therefrom. A band clamp 19, comprising two sections pivotally connected to- ,95' gether, has the pi-votedportion thereof connected to one'ot the arms of the bracket 18, said clamp being engaged around the receptacle, as shown. One end of the band is provided with a pivoted bolt 20 which is ar.- 100 Vinto the open end of the receptacle, and theses Y ranged to be engaged in a kerf 21 in the other end of the band, and a nut 22 engaged thereon, for the purpose of properly clamping the band around the receptacle. The end of the 5 band which carries the bolt 20 is extended rearwardly along the adjacent portion of band, nfc'lslightly sp acedtlierefro'rn-,as shown at 23, 'such portion having a boss 2li projecting from its inner face. The free enel of the other arrn of the bracket is provided with a similar boss 25, and when the band 'is 'swung inwardly into a position Within or between the arms of the saidI bracket, the said arm end passes between the band land 'the 'end portion 23, so that the boss 24 snaps into the reeess'26, formed by Jehe boss '25, on the opposite Aface 'of 'said bracket u rin, whereby to hold the band against ni'ovenient. When :the -receptacle is properly c-l'a'niped with-in theiband,

rrezo and the band swung' inwardly lzbetween 'the arms oit the 'said bracket, the receptacle Lwill jlie Vbetween 'he instrument-board, 'and 'the idashboard, oit' theY automobile, thereby not interfering with the person occiipyi-ng ithe A '325 seat thereby.

j fBy loosening lthe nut 22, vandswifrrgiiigthe bolt 'out di: the kerf 2l, 'the band sections may 'be spread apart, and the receptale re- Y 'leased oi'iuse. After use the receptacle *is B0 clamped 'within 'the band, and swung ou`t=oi` Y the way, as previously explained. Vliat iscla'irn'ed is:

il. A portabletoilet comprising I'a "suppjrt, A a receptacletelescoped therein, andineans fior y1n'aintaini-ngthe receptacle atdi-'erent longitudinal positions 'within the support.

` 2. portable toiletooniprising a'sup'port, a rotatable and slidablereceptale telescped within tlie"support,` and slidable connect-ions 'whereby 'sa-id 'receptacle `may be held wholly within 'the support, at times, fand in partly projecting 'position therefrom, 'at times.

` 3. 'portable toilet comprising a 'recepe 45 `tacle,projectionsonthe receptacle, and asupport 'for the '"receptacle comprising ya 'ring slida'bly receiving vthe receptacle :thereinfhaving bayonet vslots 'receiving 'said projections,

A whereby the receptacle is capable df being t150 held in different 'telescoped positions 'within "tliering, Y K j y 4. A portable toilet cornprising ajre'cepjtaole, aring telescoped ontlie receptaclelhav- "ing jvertical 'slots with lateral 'terminal slot L" portions, Yand "headed projections on jtlre receptacle engaged iin said slots, whereby 'the 'receptacle l and ring iare, capable df movement rlativ'eto eacli 'other to 'provide 4"aneXte'r1si0'n "supportor the'rjeceptacle. 

